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Afghan government rejects Blackwater proposals to privatise war

Erik Prince, a former US Navy SEAL whose sister Betsy De Vos serves as Education Secretary in the Trump administration, has been lobbying officials about his proposal to privatise parts of US military operations in Afghanistan for more than a year.

Meghan Markle headlines in UK tabloids a lesson in British racism

The coverage of the royal wedding, and in particular that of Meghan Markle, was notable in its toxicity and racist undertones.

New son for Britain's Prince William and Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as Princess Kate, the wife of second-in-line to the throne Prince William, gave birth to a baby boy at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in central London on Monday morning.

Saudi forces shoot down 'toy drone' near royal palaces

Unconfirmed videos on social media appearing to show heavy volleys of gunfire in the Saudi capital Riyadh that had triggered speculation of a possible coup attempt proved to be a false alarm.

Royal wedding to get a dash of Spice Girls

Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and fifth in line to the throne, will tie the knot with actress Meghan Markle on May 19 at Windsor Castle.

Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption drive is lucrative, but does it buy loyalty?

The Saudi authorities claim to have secured $100 billion through settlements with businessmen and royals. The details around the settlements are murky, but could Prince Waleed bin Talal's detention end up proving costly for the Saudis?

Prince Al-Waleed remains in control of his investment firm

The confirmation that Saudi billionaire is still the chairman of Kingdom Holding Company ends uncertainty for companies in which he is a major investor.

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released as corruption probe winds down

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal release marks the end of the first phase of a wide-reaching anti-corruption probe that has been shrouded in secrecy and intrigue.

Haiti still has no clean water eight years after earthquake

Over half a million Haitians have become sickened by cholera which spreads through contaminated water.

Planned crackdown on homeless before UK royal wedding sparks debate

Local authority's bid to sweep the homeless off the streets in Windsor, where Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle will tie the knot, has been condemned by many, including Prime Minister Theresa May.

A recap of what happened in the arts and culture world in 2017

The year saw the most expensive auction of a painting ever, legendary actor Sir Roger Moore died and the entertainment industry was rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct.

Haitian immigrants in US in limbo after losing protected status

Some 60,000 Haitians in the US received Temporary Protected Status after a 2010 earthquake ruined their country. Its rescindment brings new uncertainty.